59: An eye for an eye

Lu Chaoyang said with a smile, "Xiao Chen has truly grown up. You can do things that I couldn't."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "We are family; there's no need to be so particular."

He continued, "Father, let's start conscripting soldiers! Prepare to reclaim our lost territory. At the same time, issue a proclamation: I want to organize an Archer Squadron, requiring a cultivation Realm of Eight-Star Martial Artist or above, to directly report to me. Anyone who successfully joins will receive a first-grade spirit ascension pill."

A first-grade spirit ascension pill can instantly elevate a Martial Artist's minor Realm by one, without the need for Cultivation, allowing for immediate Breakthrough.

There are also higher-grade spirit ascension pills that can elevate a corresponding minor Realm by one, but one can only take a single pill in their lifetime.

Upon hearing this, Lu Chaoyang was somewhat puzzled.

"Any Medicinal Pill is priceless. A first-grade spirit ascension pill is very precious even among first-grade Medicinal Pills. Xiao Chen, where did you get so many Medicinal Pills?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "I don't have that many Medicinal Pills on hand, but I can refine them at any time."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chaoyang was greatly astonished, "You are an Alchemist?"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, "Third-Rank!"

Lu Chaoyang looked at Lu Xingchen with an expression of disbelief.

"So, you went from a Martial Master to a Great Martial Master in half a year, and you're also proficient in Alchemy?"

Lu Xingchen laughed, "It's only Third-Rank; it's not considered proficient."

There was nothing he could do; who told him he had a cheat? As long as he refined Medicinal Pills, he could gain professional experience points, making leveling up incredibly easy.

"Xiao Chen, you're too amazing!"

"No wonder you're confident in annihilating the Fengming Kingdom. A Third-Rank Alchemist can attract a group of Great Martial Master Realm Experts. You could even support the entire Dayan Kingdom by yourself."

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, "That's what I thought too. I can continuously attract talents with my identity as an Alchemist."

Yun Li, who was standing nearby, also looked shocked.

"Lu Xingchen, you're too abnormal!"

Although a Third-Rank Alchemist was nothing in her eyes, this was just Lu Xingchen's starting point.

Who knew if he could become a Fourth-Rank, Fifth-Rank, or even higher in the future? At that time, even the Cangxuan Sect would have to take him seriously!

Lu Chaoyang then asked, "You're forming this Archer Squadron to counter the Martial Master Brigade sent by the Tianhui Kingdom, right? But isn't the standard of an Eight-Star Martial Artist a bit too low?"

"Even if you successfully form it, it will be difficult to threaten the Tianhui Kingdom's Martial Master Brigade."

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "I know. I have no choice. The Dayan Kingdom is just a low-level country, and its foundation is too weak. It's already good enough to find a group of Eight-Star Martial Artists. But I still have a solution."

"What solution?"

Both Lu Chaoyang and Yun Li perked up their ears.

"First, gather a group of Eight-Star Martial Artists, then replace their Cultivation Technique with a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique. It shouldn't be a problem for them to reach Nine-Star Martial Artist within a month. Then, they can take a first-grade spirit ascension pill and a second-grade boundary breaking pill (dan medicine) to forcefully raise their Realm to the Martial Master Realm."

"Ah, this..."

Lu Chaoyang pondered for a moment, then said, "No wonder Alchemists have such a high status on the Tianyuan Continent; it's like one person against a nation! Xiao Chen, you're truly amazing!"

Yun Li also gave Lu Xingchen a thumbs up.

"Lu Xingchen, you're awesome!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "It's just luck. Father, I'm going to the Yunyin Kingdom to find reinforcements. The recruitment of new soldiers and the formation of the Archer Squadron are in your hands."

Lu Chaoyang nodded heavily, "Your old father isn't useless; leave these two matters to me. When you return, I'll give you a well-established army!"

Yun Li hurriedly said, "Lu Xingchen, I want to go with you. I want to see how you convince the Yunyin Kingdom's monarch. It's so much fun to be with you!"

Lu Xingchen rubbed his head, "I still wanted to ask you to help me train the Archer Squadron. You promised me."

Yun Li smiled, "Training a qualified Archer takes months, so a few days won't make a difference. I can even teach you Archery Skill on the way! Take me with you!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen's heart stirred.

He was still very envious of Yun Li's superb Archery Skill.

"Alright, then let's go together!"

Lin Jing said softly, "Having Miss Yun Li protect you is enough. I'll stay in the Royal City to prevent the Fengming Kingdom's troops from counterattacking."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "That's what I thought too."

"Father, Miss Lin Jing, I'm leaving now. When I return, it will be the time of the Dayan Kingdom's resurgence!"

Lu Xingchen summoned Xiao You, and he and Yun Li jumped onto Xiao You's back.

The Nether Dragon spread its wings and flew towards the Yunyin Kingdom.

Despite having seen Xiao You several times, the people of the Royal City were still amazed.

A noble Dragon Clan Demonic Beast willing to be the Young General's mount was enough to show the Young General's strength.

The resurgence of the Dayan Kingdom was just around the corner!

Standing on the Dragon's back, Lu Xingchen heard the System's prompt.

【Congratulations to the host for receiving the mission: An Eye for an Eye】

【Mission requirement: Annihilate the Fengming Kingdom】

【Mission reward: Five thousand experience points, five thousand exchange points, shadow sword and "Shadow Sword Art" Realm upgraded to earth rank low grade.】

Lu Xingchen was somewhat surprised.

The mission rewards this time were too generous!

Five thousand experience points, directly more than double the previous time.

But then Lu Xingchen was relieved.

Annihilating the Fengming Kingdom was not a simple task and required a lot of time and effort, so more rewards were normal.

Anyway, he had long planned to eliminate the Fengming Kingdom, and now that a mission had been triggered, he couldn't let it go!

Yun Li patted Lu Xingchen's shoulder.

"Lu Xingchen, what are you spacing out for? Didn't you want to learn my Silent Arrow? Since we're in the sky now and there's nothing else to do, I'll teach you!"

Lu Xingchen then came back to his senses, closed the System panel, and said with a smile, "Then let's do it!"

At the same time, Zigui City.

Inside the City Lord's mansion, Li Ning was leisurely drinking tea.

Sun Sheng rushed in.

"Lord Li Ning, the defeat report has arrived."

Li Ning said in a deep voice, "The army besieging the Royal City was defeated? That's normal, after all, they had so many Great Martial Masters, and Lu Chaoyang was leading them. I'm ashamed to admit my military capabilities are inferior to his."

Sun Sheng nodded heavily, "And there's worse news. Lu Xingchen isn't dead! In the Battle of the Royal City, he attacked again, causing heavy losses to our army."

Upon hearing this, Li Ning directly spat out a mouthful of tea.

"What did you say? Not dead? How is that possible!"

Sun Sheng said solemnly, "Not only is he not dead, but he wasn't even seriously injured. Less than a day after returning to the Royal City, he launched an attack on our army."

As he said this, Sun Sheng felt a deep fear towards Lu Xingchen.

This Lu Xingchen was too abnormal!

Li Ning said sharply, "How is this possible? My full-power strike would severely injure even a Great Martial Master Realm Expert. Lu Xingchen actually didn't die! He's just a Martial Master!"